NGC2244- The Rosette Nebula. Technically, 2244 refers to the open star cluster which
illuminates the Rosette. The nebula itself has three NGC desginations - 2237, 2238,
2239 and 2246, each refering to a different segment. This photo taken with a William
Optics Megrez 80mmSD at F6. I was trying out this scope as it appeared it may be a near
APO quality refractor. It isn't. Photo consists of nine 10 minute exposures at ISO800. I
used an Orion Skyglow filter for this image, resulting in better contrast and less chromatic
abberation, but off color stars as well. Photo taken October 8, 2005
illuminates the Rosette. The nebula itself has three NGC desginations - 2237, 2238,
2239 and 2246, each refering to a different segment. This photo taken with a William
Optics Megrez 80mmSD at F6. I was trying out this scope as it appeared it may be a near
APO quality refractor. It isn't. Photo consists of nine 10 minute exposures at ISO800. I
used an Orion Skyglow filter for this image, resulting in better contrast and less chromatic
abberation, but off color stars as well. Photo taken October 8, 2005
Hazeldale Observatory Astronomy
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